Acids, alkenes, and titrations Flashcards
litmus, colour in acidic solution
red
methyl orange, colour in acidic solution
red
phenolphthalein, colour in acidic solution
colourless
litmus, colour in alkaline solution
blue
methyl orange, colour in alkaline solution
yellow
phenolphthalein, colour in alkaline solution
pink
what is a pH scale?
The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, and tells you how acidic or how alkaline a solution is.
what is the use of a pH indicator?
the use of a universal indicator is to measure pH of an aqueous solution.
how to use an universal indicator?
a few drops of this indicator solution should be added to the Aqueous Solution and colour change is observed and matched to specific colour on pH scale (to identify pH)
what is an acid a source of?
it is a source of hydrogen ions (H+)
what is an alkali a source of?
it is a source of hydroxide ions (OH-)
what is one of the ways an acid can be neutralised? how?
by bases (alkalis). bases neutralise acids by combining hydrogen in them.
what is an example of bases neutralising acids
key reaction:
acid + base -> salt + water
example of this:
sulfuric acid + copper oxide -> copper sulfate + water
H2SO4 + CuO -> CuSO4 + H2O
is sodium (Na+), potassium (K+), and ammonium (NH4+) soluble?
yes
are nitrates (NO3-) soluble?
yes